CONTRACTOR HANDBOOK

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Product Offerings Trimboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cornerboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 T&GProfiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Canvas Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 StealthTrim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 StealthCorners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 StealthSkirtboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16 SoffitSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17 VERSAWRAPColumnWraps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-21 Mouldings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-25 CrownProfiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 CoveProfiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 AdditionalProfiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 SillProfiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 CasingProfiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 FinishingSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

InstallingVERSATEX Cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Moulding&Milling(CNC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29 Cutting,Routing,&MillingVERSATEX2XMAX . . . . . .29-30 VERSATEX2XMAXLoadSpanCharts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Drilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Fastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-35 Adhesives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-37 Sealants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Jointing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 FillingNailHoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39-41 Moisture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 CleaningVERSATEXandCanvasSeries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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DO YOUR HOMEWORK

StorageandHandling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Expansion&Contraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-46 ASTM Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 StealthTrimInstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-51 StealthCornerInstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52-53 StealthSkirtboardInstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-55 WaterTableStarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 BandBoardInstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 VERSATEXTraditionalWindowCasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 InsideCornerInstallations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 GarageDoorSealInstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 SoffitSystemInstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-65 CeilingwithBeadboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66-68 WainscotingDetail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 CanvasSeriesInstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-71 VERSAWRAPClassic&RaisedPanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72-74 VERSAWRAPforRailings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75-76 VERSAWRAPTapered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77-78 PergolaBeamFabrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 MouldingInstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 BrickMouldInstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 DripCapRakeandSubSillMouldingApplication . . . . . . . 82 SillandBrickMouldWindowApplication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

FrequentlyAskedQuestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84-93Other Construction Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96-99

ThishandbookisdesignedtoanswerquestionsandprovidedetailedguidanceforbuildersandcontractorsworkingwithVERSATEXcellularPVC.

WhenselectingyourcellularPVCtrimforaremodelornewconstructionproject,besuretodoyourhomework,carefullyreviewingthefeatures,benefitsandphysicalpropertiesoftheproduct.Forexample:

n What’sthemanufacturer’swarranty?Isittransferrable?

n Whatistheflamespreadratingclass?“A”or“B”?

n Whatisthedensityofthetrim?

n Arethe5/4boards1”or15/16”?

n �Howaboutthethicknesstolerance?Whentwoboardsarebuttedtogether,doyouendupwithastepbetweenthem?

n �Doestheboardlookgreyorwhite?Greyboardsmightbeasigntheproductisloadedwithfiller(limestone).Thisalongwithreductionsinkeycomponentscouldhaveanadverseeffectonthephysicalpropertiesandlifeofthetrimyou’repurchasingfora homeowner or GC .

Onceyou’vedoneyourresearchyou’lldiscovernot all PVC trims are created equal,andthatVERSATEXdelivershigh-qualityPVCtrimandinnovationsthathelpyouTrim Smarter .

Our goal at VERSATEX is to provide you with the best possible installation information available so that your experience with our products is a favorable one. Should you require additional information that is not found in this document, please feel free to contact our engineering department directly at 724.857.1111 or look us up online at www.versatex.com.

IthasbeendevelopedinlargepartthroughdiscussionswithinstallerswhohaveaworkingknowledgeofPVCtrimandhavebeenwillingtosharebestpracticesinavarietyofareas.ThisguidewillintroduceyoutoallVERSATEXproducts,thusensuringyouareorderingexactlywhatyouneedforyourjob.Itwillalsoprovidebothgenericinstallationinformationanddetailedaccountsofspecificconstructionpractices.

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TRIMBOARD SHEET

n Availableinstandard12'and18'lengthsn Customlengthsandwidthsavailablein“Smartpack”quantitiesn Mostthicknessescanbeorderedreversible-

Smooth/Timber Ridge or Smooth/Smooth

NOMINAL SIZES WIDTHThickness 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 165/8 (5/8" Actual) n n n n n n

1(3/4"Actual) n n n n n n n n n5/4 (1"Actual) n n n n n n n6/4 (11/4"Actual) n n n n n 8/4 (11/2"Actual) n n n n n

n Customlengthsandwidthavailablein“Smartpack”quantitiesn �5'wideSheetsavailablein1/2" and 3/4"thicknesses(minimumorderquantityandextendedleadtime)

n �BeadedSheetsavailableonpage9n Mostthicknessescanbeorderedreversible-

Smooth/Timber Ridge or Smooth/Smooth

ACTUAL SIZES WIDTH AND LENGTHThickness 4x8' 4x10' 4x12' 4x18' 4x20'1/4" n n3/8" n n n n1/2" n n n n n5/8" n n n n3/4" n n n n n

1" n n n n n

1 1/4" n n n n

1 1/2" n n n n

I. PRODUCT OFFERINGS

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T&G PROFILESCORNERBOARDS

n Special12'and22'Cornersavailablein“UNIT”quantities

n �CustomCornerwidthsupto10"availablein“UNIT”quantities

n StealthCornersalsoavailableonpage14

NOMINAL SIZES LENGTH AND FINISH Smooth Timber RidgeThickness 10' 20' 22' 10' 20'1 x 6 n �5/4 x 4 n n� n� n� n5/4 x 6 n n n n� n5/4 x 8 n

n �Special1x4x18'and1x6x18'RegularBeaboardand1x4x18'StealthBeadboardavailablein"UNIT"quantities

n �End-MatchedWP4availablein16'lengths

NOMINAL SIZES ACTUAL SIZE LENGTHThickness 8' 10' 18'1/2 x 4 (RegularBeadboard) 1/2" x 3 1/2" n1/2 x 6 (RegularBeadboard) 1/2" x 5 1/2" n

1 x 6 (RegularBeadboard) 3/4" x 5 1/2" n1/2 x 4 (StealthBeadboard) 1/2" x 4" n1/2 x 6 (StealthBeadboard) 1/2" x 6" n�1/2 x 6 (PiazzaBlueBeadboard) 1/2" x 6" n1/2"x4'(BeadedSheet) 1/2"x4' n n 1 x 6 (WP4/NickelGap) 3/4" x 5 1/2" n

1 x 6 (Shiplap) 3/4" x 5 1/2" n

1 x 8 (Shiplap) 3/4" x 7 1/4" n

RegularCorner | Nominal5/4x4Profile

HOT MELTBEAD

3 1/2"

3 1/

2"

1"RegularBeadboard|Nominal1/2x4Profile

1/2"

7/16"1 3/16" 1 3/16"

3 1/2"

RegularBeadboard|Nominal1/2x6Profile

1/2"

7/16"2 3/16" 2 3/16"

5 1/2"

10 11

NOMINAL SIZES ACTUAL SIZE LENGTHProfiles 16' 18'WP4 Tongue & Groove 3/4" x 5 1/2" n

StealthBeadboard 1/2" x 6" � n

4" Crown 9/16" x 3 5/8" n BedMould 9/16" x 1 3/4" n

ReversibleWP4/NickelGap|Nominal1x6Profile

4 1/2"5/16" 5/16"

5 1/2"

5"

3/4"

Canvas Series WP4Nominal1x6Profile

4 1/2"5/16" 5/16"

5 1/2"

3/4"

Canvas Series 4" Crown Nominal4Profile

3 5/8"

9/16"

n �AllprofilesavailableinBlackCherry,Macore,Walnut,Amber, WeatheredGrey,Kitami&TurnerOak.

n �Color-matchedtouch-upkitandincludedwitheachorder (discussrequirementswithyourdealer)

n �Refertopages70-71forhandlingandinstallation

Graylinesrepresentwoodlaminatecoverageonprofiles

Full CADs and Beaded Sheet

drawing available on versatex.com

StealthBeadboard | Nominal1/2x4Profile

1/2"

7/16"1 3/16" 1 3/16"4"

StealthBeadboard|Nominal1/2x6Profile

1/2"

11/25"2 1/4" 2 1/4"6"

RegularBeadboard|Nominal1x6Profile

3/4"

7/16"2 3/16" 2 3/16"

5 1/2"

Shiplap|Nominal1x6Profile

3/8"

3/8"

4 7/8"

5 1/2"

5"

5/8"

1/2"

3/4"

Shiplap|Nominal1x8Profile

3/8"

3/8"

6 5/8"

7 1/4"

6 3/4"

5/8"

1/2"

3/4"

0.50

0"

0.44"2.25" 2.25"

6.000"

StealthBeadboard

0.61"

0.42" R0.68" R

0.48

"

BedMould

12 13

StealthTrimwithFlangeSlot|Nominal5/4x4Profile

3 1/2" 1/4"

3/

4"

3/4" 7/8" 1 7/8"

3/16

" 13

/16"

1"

TrimwithFlangeSlot|Nominal5/4x4Profile

1 5/8" 1 7/8"

3/16

" 13

/16"

1"

3 1/2"

StealthCasingwithJ-Channel|Nominal5/4x4Profile

3/4"

4 1/2" 1/8"

3 1/2" 1

1/8"

StealthCasingwithJ-Channel|Nominal5/4x6Profile

3/4"

6 1/2" 1/8"

5 1/2"

1 1/

8"

StandardStealthTrim|Nominal5/4x4Profile

3/4" 2 3/4"

3 1/2"

3/4"

1"

STEALTH TRIM

n �Nominal4and6availableinStandardStealth,StealthwithFlangeSlotandTrimwithFlangeSlot(Seedrawingsonnextpage.)

n �StealthCasingwithJ-Channelavailableinnominal5/4 x 4 and 5/4 x 6 withSmoothfinish

n StealthCasingwithJ-Channelnotavailableincustomlengthsorwidths.n Customlengthsandwidthsavailableinspecialquantitiesforprofiles.

STEALTH TRIM LENGTH AND FINISH Smooth Timber RidgeNominal Sizes 18' 18'5/4 x 4 n� n5/4 x 6 n n5/4 x 8 (StandardStealthOnly) n n

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STEALTH CORNERS

n Special12'and22'Cornersavailablein“UNIT”quantities

n �CustomCornerwidthsuptonominal10availablein“UNIT”quantitiesn �10'and20'Cornersavailablein“Smartpack”quantities

STEALTH CORNERS LENGTH AND FINISH Smooth Timber RidgeNominal Sizes 10' 20' 10' 20'5/4 x 4 n n� n� n5/4 x 6 n n n n5/4 x 8 n

STEALTH HIDDEN FASTENER CORNER LENGTH AND FINISH SmoothActual Sizes 20'1 1/8" x 3 1/2" outside n

1 1/8" x 5 1/2" outside n�

1 1/8" x 1 1/2" inside n

StealthCorner Nominal5/4x4Profile

HOT MELTBEAD

3/4"

3/4"

3 1/

2"

3 1/2"

STEALTH SKIRTBOARD

n �Customlengthsandwidthsavailableinspecialquantities

STEALTH SKIRTBOARD LENGTH AND FINISH Smooth Timber RidgeNominal Sizes 18' 18'1 x 8 n n

1 x 10 n n5/4 x 6 n n5/4 x 8 n n

5 1/2"

5 1/2"

3/4"

2"

StealthHiddenFastener Corner Nominal5/4x6

3 1/2"

3 1/2"

3/8"

3/4"

2"

StealthHiddenFastener CornerNominal5/4x4

7 1/4"

5 5/8" 3/4" 7/8"

1"

1/4"

StealthSkirtboard|Nominal5/4x8Profile

5 5/8"

7 1/4"

1/2" 7/8"

3/4"

1/4"

StealthSkirtboard|Nominal1x8Profile

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SOFFIT SYSTEM

SKIRT & BANDBOARD WITH RIGID PVC STARTER STRIP

n �Customlengthsavailablein"Smartpack"quantitiesn �AvailableinSmoothonlyn �10squareinchesoffreeairspaceperlinealfootofVentedSoffitn �5 1/2"dimensiononbacksideofventsallowsyoutocustomizethewidthofthesoffitoraddmouldings

SOFFIT LENGTH AND TYPE Vented SolidActual Sizes 18' 18'1/2" x 12" n� n1/2" x 16" n n1/2" x 24" n n

7 1/4"

6 1/2"

1/2"

3/4"

9/16"

1/2"

0.50

0"

0.438"2.188" 2.188"

6.000"

4"

5 1/2" (varies)

1/8"1/4"

3" (TYP.)

4"

8"

3 1/2"

3/4" 4 3/4"

5 1/2"

3/4"

1 "

VentedSoffit|Actual1/2"x12"Profile

Frieze|Nominal5/4x6Profile

9/16"

1/2"

1/2"

3/4"

3/4

"

1"

5 1/2"

4 3/4"

Fascia|Nominal1x8Profile7 1/4"

6 3/16"

1/2"

3/4"

9/16"

1/2"

n �Customlengthsandwidthsavailablein“Smartpack”quantitiesn �Pocketacceptsanysoffitsupto1/2"thick

FASCIA LENGTH AND FINISH Smooth Timber RidgeNominal Sizes 18' 18'1 x 8 n n

n �Customlengthsandwidthsavailablein“Smartpack”quantitiesn Pocketacceptsanysoffitsupto1/2"thick

FRIEZE LENGTH AND FINISH Smooth Timber RidgeNominal Sizes 18' 18'5/4 x 6 n n

FullCADsavailableonversatex.com

1"

714 "2 116 "

14 "

14 "

9 516 "

1"

714 "

34 "

2 116 "

14 "

14 "

9 516 "

1"

714 "2 116 "

14 "

14 "

9 516 "

1"

714 "

34 "

2 116 "

14 "

14 "

9 516 "

Band Board

UniversalSkirt,forVinylSidingPerfectstarterforwood,woodcomposite,fibercementandvinylsiding

Availablebyspecialorder

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VERSAWRAP™ CLASSIC COLUMN WRAPS

POST

VERSAWRAPClassic&RaisedPanelColumnWraps

n Pre-cut,miteredMouldingKitswithHoffmanDovetailConnectorssoldseparatelyn NoaccentwrapsorMouldingKitsavailablefornominal12wrapn Customnominal10wrapsavailablein“UNIT”quantities,4“UNIT"minimumn �TimberRidgewrapsavailablethroughspecialordern �Nominal4,6,and8wrapsmadefromactual1/2"thickVERSATEX;Add 1"toinsidedimensionstocalculateoutsidemeasurements.Nominal 1X12wrapsareanactual3/4"thick.

VERSAWRAP Classic INSIDE DIM. LENGTHNominal Sizes 8' 6" 10' 12'1/2 x 4 x 4 3 3/4" x 3 3/4" n n 1/2 x 6 x 6 5 3/4" x 5 3/4" n n 1/2 x 8 x 8 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" n n 1 x 12 x 12 9 3/4" x 9 3/4" n

VERSAWRAP™ POST CAPS

PostCap

VERSAWRAP™ ACCENT WRAPS

n NotcompatiblewithTaperedwraps

ACCENT WRAP INSIDE DIM. LENGTHNominal Sizes 10" 10'1/2 x 4 x 4 4 3/4" x 4 3/4" n n1/2 x 6 x 6 6 3/4" x 6 3/4" n1/2 x 8 x 8 9 1/2" x 9 1/2" n

n �NotcompatiblewithTaperedwraps

VERSAWRAP Post CapActual Inside Dimension4 3/4" x 4 3/4"6 3/4" x 6 3/4"

n �Forbestaestheticresults,paintingisrecommendedtopreventdirtaccumulationwherepanelismilledintoproduct.

n �Raisedpanelsstart161/2"frombottomwithrailinggapfrom303/4" to 38 1/2".Clearanceabovethetoppanelmeasures83/4" .

VERSAWRAP Raised Panel INSIDE DIM. LENGTHNominal Sizes 8' 6" 10'1/2 x 6 x 6 5 3/4" x 5 3/4" n n1/2 x 8 x 8 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" n n

VERSAWRAP™ RAISED PANEL COLUMN WRAPS

20 21

CROWN KIT

VERSAWRAP

ACCENT WRAP

BED XL KIT

BASE CAP KIT

VERSAWRAP™ MOULDING KITS

BaseCap

BedMould

CrownMould

AccentWrapApplication

VERSAWRAP Moulding KitsFor Nominal 4, 6, & 8 WrapsBaseCap

BedMould

BedMouldXL

CrownMould

CrownMouldXL

n AllMouldingKitsarepre-cuttolength,mitered,andsoldinbagswithHoffmanDovetailConnectorsforeasyassemblyanddesigned tofitsnuglyaroundoutsidedimensionofNominal4,6,or8ClassicandRaisedPanelwraps.

n XLBedMouldingandXLCrownMouldingKitsarecutlongertofitaroundoutsidedimensionofAccentWraps.

n AllCrownMouldingKitsaremadewith4"CrownMouldprofile.

POST

VERSAWRAPACCENT WRAP

ANY XL MOULDING

POST

VERSAWRAP

BASE CAP, BED, OR CROWN

VERSAWRAP™ TAPERED COLUMN WRAPS

VERSAWRAP Tapered LENGTHActual Sizes 5' 6'12"base/8"cap n n

16"base/12"cap n n

n �EachTaperedWrapincludes4columnwrappanels,fasteningangles,andoptionalaccentwrappiece

AccentWrap

Fastening Angles

Tapered VERSAWRAP

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CROWN PROFILES

MOULDINGS

Allmouldingprofilescomein16'lengthsexceptwherenoted.

3" CrownVER52

4" CrownVER49

5" CrownVER47

6" CrownVER45

8" CrownPA8CROWN

BedMouldVER75 Rams Crown

VERRC01

ImperialRakeVERIR01

SolidCrownVER212

Pediment CrownVERPC01 n12'

2 3/4"

1 3/8"1 1/8"

2 7/8"

1 13/32"1 3/16"1 15/32"

1 31/32"

2 5 /

16"

3 1 /

16"

1/2"

2 1 /

4"

2"

2 1 /

16"

5/8"

3 3/32"

4 11/16"

3 3 /

4"

2 3 /

4"

4 5 /

32" 5 29

/ 64"

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COVE PROFILES

ADDITIONAL PROFILES

QuarterRoundVER105

3/4"

3/4"

Scotia Cove VER93

3/4"

3/4"

GarageSealVERGD01

1 15/16"

3/8"

1"

WaterTableVERWT01 n18'

2"

2 3/4"

1/4"

1/2"

3/4"

PanelMouldVER217

1 11/16"

11/16"

T-MouldVERT01 n12'

1 1/2"

2 1/2"

5/8"

BalusterVER236

1 1/2"

1 1/2"

NoseCoveVERNC01

3/4"

5/8"

ShingleMouldVER210

1 5/8"

11/16"

DripCapVER197

1 5/8"

11/16"

1/2”

21/4”

BeadboardCapPABEADCAP

13/4"

9/25"

LouverBlades

1 3/4"

9/25"

24 25

SillVERS07

HeavySillNoseVERHS01

SubSillNoseVER282

HistoricSillVERHS02

SillNoseVERSN01

DoubleHungSillVERDHSn�18'n�Mouldedprofile

SILL PROFILES

1 17/64"

4 11/16"

2 3/8"

1 7/8"

1 17/32"

1 1/2"

1 3/8"

1 5/16"

1 11/32"2 1/32"

1 3/32"

1 3/4"

5 5/32" 1 23/32"

1 1/16"

7 3/16"

1 1/14"

1 3/4"

BaseCapVER164

Brickw/FlangeVERBMF01 n12'

RakeMouldingVER287

BrickMouldVER180 n�18'

J-ChannelBrickVERJB01 n�18'

Adams CasingVER97

BackbandVER281

Crosshead PedimentVERCHP01

CASING PROFILES

1 1/8"

2"

1 1/4"

1 1/16" 1 5/16"

3 1/2"

1 1/16"

3 1/2"7 1/8"

2 7/16"

1/16"

1 3/16"

3/4"

13/16"

2"

2"

1"

2"

3"

11/16"

11/4"

26 27

FINISHING SYSTEM

WELD-ON 705 4oz 5oz 8oz 16oz 32oz 128ozWhite n� n� n

Clear n n

WhiteSqueezeTube n

#20 BISCUITSSoldinboxesof25;Casesincludetenboxes

ROUTING

CUTTING

n��Standardwoodworkingcarbide-tippedbitswithmultipleflutesare recommended .

n��Maintainsharptooling.Worntoolingortoolingwithchipscanleadtosofteningorgummingofthecoreduetoheatbuild-up.

n��SecureVERSATEXtoafixedobjectbeforeroutingtominimizechatter .

Tip:Sandwith320gritsandpaperandwipedowncutswithsolventtocleanand“reseal”cellstoreducedustanddirtbuild-up.

Tip:Whencreating90ºcorners,use toolingthatcreatesasmallradiusto preventstresscracking.

Tip:SprayrouterandyourselfwithStaticGuardtokeepdustoffyouandyourequipment.Thisappliestoanycuttingordrillingequipment.(Formoreinformation,seeTechnicalBulletinC-1onversatex.com).

II. INSTALLING VERSATEXInstallingVERSATEXrequiresthesametoolsandfasteners as wood and engineered wood trims .

n��Carbide-tippedbladeswithfewerteeth arepreferred(32toothbladeoptimal).

n��Roughcutedgesaretypicallycausedbyexcessivefriction,poorboardsupport,orworn/impropertooling.

n��Rakeangle:0-5°;cleavanceangle:10-20°.

Note:Theuseoffinetoothbandsawbladescouldfuseboardstogetheratcutline.(Formoreinformation,seeTechnicalBulletinC-1availableintheTechnicalHelpsectionofversatex.com).

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MOULDING & MILLING (CNC)

CUTTING, ROUTING, AND MILLING 2X MAX

n� On 1 1/2"sheetorboardsat12,000RPMtheoptimalfeedrateis70 to 80 FPM .

n� 8,000RPMoptimalfeedrate30-40FPM.

n� 6,000RPMoptimalfeedrate15-20FPM.

Critical factors in processing 2X Cellular PVC material through a moulder HookAngle(angleofthecutterasitsitsinthecutterhead)12°

n� Steeperangleslessentearoutby reducingtheliftofthecutterthat occurswhenangleis20° or more .

n�Steeperanglesallowslessfinesand chipstobecollectedbetweencutter andthematerial.

n�Finesandchipswillcauseheatbuild-up,softencoreandmay leadtotearout.

Good Dust Collection n�Musthaveverygoodremovalofdustandchipstominimizeheatbuild-uponsubstrateandtooling.

Sweet spot of every moulder: The correlation between RPM of cutter head and feed rate of piece into machine

HOOKANGLE

12º

NO CHIPS BETWEEN CUTTER AND SUBSTRATE

For milling: n��Carbidetoolingisrecommended.

n��Useasingleedgeupcutspiralbitatachiploadof0.016"to0.018".Keepyourtoolingsharpandfreeofanynicksorchips.

n��Runtoolsat18,000RPMsandfeedspeedsbetween 250-360in/min(20to25FPM).

n��Minimizeboardmovementorvibration–smoothersurfacefinish(lesschatter).

n��Optimumdustcollection

Tip for multi-layer moulding & milling �Ifyou’reinterestedingluingsheetsorboards ofcellularPVCwithoutclampsorapress,considerRaptor®CompositeFinishNails.Raptornailsareapolymercompositethatcanberunthroughmoulders,lathes,CNCmachines,sandingequipment,ortablesawswithoutthefearof

For moulding: n�Standardwoodworkingmachinerywithspeedsof6,000RPMsorgreater(thehighertheRPMs,thesmootherthecut).Findthe“sweetspot”foryourmachine.

n��Feedratesof20-50FPMdependingoncomplexityofprofileandmaterialthickness.

n��Besuretoolinginsertsonmoulderareproperlyalignedtoprovidethebestpossiblecut–ConcentricAlignment.

n��Hookangle(12º–15º)–Angleofcutterasitsitsinthecutterhead.SteeperangleslessentearoutandreducestheamountoffinesandchipsbetweencutterandVERSATEXboard.

n��ReliefAngle(15º–20º)–Angleatwhichendofbladeisground .

Tip:Sharptoolingmadeofcarbideorhighspeedsteel,holddownclampsandoptimumdustcollectionwillproduceapremiumfinish.

hittingametalnailordamagingyourtooling.Thenailsareavailablein14ga.and15ga.atlengthsbetween1/2”and21/4”.MostnailshaveachiselpointtipandareavailableinwhitetocloselymatchyourVERSATEXtrimboard.Raptoroffersagunspecificallyfortheirnails,OMERB17P.763finishnailer.AlthoughRaptorrecommendstheirnailsforexteriortrimapplications,werecommendlimitingitsusetoglueupsandotherfabricationprojects.

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2X MAX (Continued)

Cutter Inserts Must be Sharpn� Dullbladesincreaseheatbuild-upandwillcausetearout.

Concentricity or Positioning of the Cutters Within the Cutter Headn� The more concentric the cutters, the

smoother and better the cut .

n�Concentricalignmentofeachcutter enableseachbladecuttertodowork witheachrevolution.

Using Hog Out Technique (removingmaterialpriortofinalmoulderpassforprofiledesired) n�Usewhentryingto

remove too much materialinonepass.

n�Profilerequiresdeep penetrationintothe PVC substrate .

n�Extrapasscanassureasmoothercut,bettersurfacequalityandsignificantlyreducetearout.

Ideal Material For Cutter Blades n�Carbidetoolingshouldbeusedforlongerruns-3,000LFor

greater .

n�M-2steelforsmallerrunquantities.

n�Othersteelswillrequiresharpeningevery750to1,000LF.

Relief Angle of Cutter Blade (angleatwhichendofbladeisground)n�OEM’shaveused15to20degrees.

GOODCONCENTRICITY

GOODCONCENTRICITY

BADCONCENTRICITY

BADCONCENTRICITY

GOODCONCENTRICITY

GOODCONCENTRICITY

BADCONCENTRICITY

BADCONCENTRICITY

HOG OUT

FIRST HOG OUT PASS

FINAL MOULDING

PASS

MOULDING

20ºRELIEFANGLE

VERSATEX 2X MAX LOAD AND SPAN CHARTS

2X8NominalBoardDimension(shouldonlyspan8')

Span Deflection Load 10' 0.90" 100lbs. 12' 1.50" 100lbs. 16' 3.75" 100lbs. 18' 4.50" 100lbs.

2X10NominalBoardDimension

Span Deflection Load 10' 0.30" 100lbs. 12' 0.50" 100lbs. 16' 1.50" 100lbs. 18' 2.00" 100lbs.

2X12NominalBoardDimension

Span Deflection Load 10' 0.17" 100lbs. 12' 0.30" 100lbs. 16' 0.50" 100lbs. 18' 1.00" 100lbs.

Torequestarchitecturaltestingdataforour2Xboards,pleasecontactusat724.857.1111orsales@versatex.com.

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FASTENING

DRILLING

n� Use8dnailsdesignedforwoodtrimthathavethinshanks,bluntpointsandfullroundheadswithannularthreads.

n� Useashorter/thinnergaugefastenersuchasa4dfinishnailforsecuringmouldings.Useadhesivesonmouldingsforadditionalholdingpower.

n� Fastenersmustpenetrateafull11/4" into substrate.(stud,joistorsolidframingmember)

n� Ifyoucanbendafastener(16ga.or18ga.trimnail)betweenyourfingers,itistoo thin .

n� Fasten2"maximumfromendofboard(3/4"preferred).

n� Stainlessfastenersarepreferredovergalvanizedtoreducechanceofcorrosion(galv.strippingofffasteners).

n� SetnailgunstoPSIbetween80-100dependingongun,nail,outsidetemperature,andsubstrate.

n� Use7dtrimscrewsforoptimumholdstrength.

n� Intempsunder40°F,pre-drillingmayberequired.Considerusingscrewsatlowtemperatures.

n�Toachieveneccesaryholdingpower,avoidbrads,staples,ringshanknails,orfinethreadedwoodscrewsonalltrimboards.

n� VERSATEXcanbedrilledusingstandardwoodworkingsteeltwistdrillbits. -DonotusedrillbitsmadeforrigidPVC.

n� Periodicallyremoveshavingsfromdrillholeasnecessarytoavoidfrictionalheatbuild-up.

n� Pointangle:90-110°;Spiralangle:30°;Reflectangle:10°

FASTENING SCHEDULE

Fasteners per width a maximum of every 16" on centerNominal Board Width

4 & 6 2 3 1

12 3-4 16 4-5

4 ft .

16 in . Max

12 in . MaxFastensheetsevery6inchesaroundperimeter.16inchesoncenterhorizontallyand12inchesoncentervertically.

(drawingnottoscale)8 ft .

8 & 10 3

n� 1/2"StealthBeadboardshouldbefastenedwith1/4" wide X1"deepgalvanizedorstainlesssteelstaples.

n� 3/8" and 1/2" sheetproductisnotintendedtoberippedintotrimpieces.Thesethicknessesmustbegluedtoasubstrateandmechanicallyfastened.

RECOMMENDED FASTENER SCREWSStarbornStaintlessSteelHeadcoteScrew

Also recommended: GRK Fasteners #8 X 2 1/4" RT Composite Stainless Steel Trim Head Screw with White Head

SimpsonStrong-Tie PVC Trim-Board Screw Can be set flush with trim

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ADHESIVES

n�PVCAdhesives:Weld-On705,Christy’sRedHotWhite, ExtremeAdhesivesTrimWelderWhiteHot

n�MethacrylateswithUVInhibitors(2components):PVCTrimWelderbyExtremeAdhesives(slowcure,fastcure,orlaminatinggrade),Chem-SetTrimGripbyChemicalConcepts

ADHESIVE TIPS: n�Somesolventbasedcementshaveaverylimitedworkingtime,3

to 5 minutes .

n�AdhesivesalonearenotrecommendedforsecuringVERSATEXtoasubstrate.Mechanicalfasteningisalways required .

n�AlwaystestunknownadhesivesonascrappieceofVERSATEXbeforeusingorcallourtechnicalgroupat724.857.1111.

n�Temperatureandhumiditymayaffectadhesiveperformance.

RECOMMENDED FASTENER NAILS

RECOMMENDED FASTENER NAIL SYSTEMS

8dNailswithAnnularthreads(ex.SimpsonStrong-TiePVC Trim-BoardNail).ThePVCTrim-BoardNailisavailablecollatedforusewithavarietyofnailguns.

RECOMMENDED ADHESIVES

Weld-On705

Christy’sRedHotWhite

NOTE: 2 3/4" Screws are available for VERSATEX 2X MAX and 2" lengths are available for 5/8" through 5/4". Special fasteners are available for steel framing. Matching plugs also available for Canvas Series finishes.

RAPTOR nails are a polymer composite that can be run through moulders, lathes, CNC machines, sanding equipment or table saws without the fear of hitting a metal nail or damaging your tooling. The OMER B17P.763 finish nailer is the premium and most versatile tool in the product line.

A "finish nail" like head and a wide range of pin lenghts means an aesthetically pleasing job for fastening on block wall trim installs or other hard surfaces.

NOTE: Use the same number of Cortex or Starborn screws as you do nails.

Available in 2" to 3" Epoxy coated carbon steel or 305/316 stainless steel screws. System includes patented PVC/composite chuck to properly set screw depth.

StarbornProPlugSystemwithVERSATEXPlugs

FastenMaster Cortex Fastening SystemScrewPlugSystem withVERSATEXPlugs

RAPTORCompositeFinishNailsandNailer

AerosmithFasteningSystemand Trim Pins

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BONDING VERSATEX TO METAL

PVCTrimWeldertwocomponentmethacrylatebyExtremeAdhesives

BONDING VERSATEX TO WOOD

LiquidNailsSubfloor

LiquidNailsHeavyDuty

Polyurethanebasedadhesives(PL’sorequivalent)

*AlsoforbondingVERSATEXtoconcreteorblock.

BONDING VERSATEX TO CONCRETE OR BLOCK*Must be used in conjunction with mechanical fasteners. *Always test sealants and adhesives for compatibility before applying.CanalsousePVCTrimWelderbyExtremeAdhesives

NPCSolarSeal

BuildexTapconSelfTappingConcreteScrews

NPCSolarSeal

SEALANTS*Sealantsshouldbepolymer-basedcontainingsolvents.

DO NOT USE SILICONE.

NPCSolarSeal;Variousurethanesealants

QuadbyOSI

PVCTrimSealantbyTitebond

DAPDynaflex920

TrimWelder2-Component(slowcure,fastcureorlaminatinggrade)

TrimWelderWhiteHot

Chem-SetTrimGrip

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JOINTING

FILLING NAIL HOLES

ONLYMethod:(Ifyoudon’twanttopaint)

FastenMaster Cortex Fastening System ScrewPlugSystem withVERSATEXPlugs

Starborn ProPlugSystemwithVERSATEXPlugs

PAINTING

VERSATEXdoesnotrequirepaintingforprotection.Usepaintsthatare100%acryliclatexoracryliclatexwithurethaneadditive.**CAUTION: PAINTING ANY CELLULAR PVC TRIM, INCLUDING VERSATEX, DARK COLORS WITH A PAINT OTHER THAN AquaSurTech CAN RESULT IN POOR PERFORMANCE AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. USE LATEX ACRYLIC PAINTS WHEN THELIGHTREFLECTIVEVALUE(LRV)IS50UNITSORGREATER.

Tips on Painting

n� Toobtainadequatepaintadhesion,besurethesurfaceoftheVERSATEXTrimboardisclean,dryandfreeofdirt,looseorpeeling paint,mildew,chalk,greaseandanyothersurfacecontaminants beforeapplyingpaint.Useamilddetergent(Spic’nSpan®)andwaterordenaturedalcoholforcleaning.

n�Removeanymoldormildewusingamixtureofthreepartswater,twopartsbleach.

n� Paintcantakeupto30daystofullycure,dependingonoutside temperatures,humidityconditions,andotherlocalfactors.

n� Followthepaintmanufacturer’ssurfacepreparationandapplicationrecommendations.

n�ExtendedpaintlifeisduetotheabsenceofmoistureinVERSATEXtrim.

n� Paintmanufacturermayrequireaprimerifthe homeowner wantsthepaintwarranty.

Plug systems eliminate need to fill countersunk screw holes. For use with board thicknesses between 3/8" and 1"

Whenusingpaints,theliabilityofperformancerestswiththepaintmanufacturer.

VERSATEX #20 Biscuitsn�Dimensionallystable

n� Precisionmoldedforeasyinstallation.

Enablebuilderstomaketight,permanentjointsusingstandardcarpentrytechniquesandPVCglues.

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LRV31 LRV19LRV5

Example of Acceptable and Unacceptable Paint Colors

Acceptable Paint Colors:

Unacceptable Paint Colors:

LRV50 LRV53 LRV55

PayattentiontoLightReflectiveValues(LRV)whenpaintingVERSATEXwithstandardpaints.StandardpaintsshouldhaveanLRVvalueof50orgreater..

Option for Dark Colors

AquaSurTechOEMoffers“IRheatreflective”paintsinapplicationswherethestandardpaintcolorhasanLRVvaluelessthan50units.Itisalsowarrantedfor15yearswhenappliedtoVERSATEXtrim.Visitwww.aqua-diy.com/versatexformoreinformation.

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MOISTURE

VERSATEXcanbeinstalledatorbelowgrade,asitdoesnotwickmoisture.VERSATEXisperfectformoisture-proneapplicationssuchasgaragedoorjambs,columnwraps,groundcontact,masonrycontact,concreteforms,hottubsurrounds,andatrooflines.

CLEANING VERSATEX

STORAGE AND HANDLING

SAFETY

n� VERSATEXwillnotsupportmoldandmildewgrowth. (ASTMG-21-96)

n� Ifproductsgetdirty,cleanwithproductslikeSoftScrub® with Bleach,SpicandSpan®,SimpleGreen®,Clorox®RegularBleach,Clorox®Clean-Up®,Clorox®OutdoorBleachCleaner,OxiClean™,orCorte-Clean.UseanylonbrushwithcleanerorMr.Clean® Magic Eraser®forstubbornstains.Use320gritsandpapertoreducecellsizeoncutedgesofboards.

n� Testanycleaneronaninconspicuousareabeforeuse.

CLEANING CANVAS SERIES•WipematerialwithgentlecleanserlikeSimpleGreencleanerandasoftcloth.

•Ifmarkingoccursfromboard-to-boardfriction,useCOSMOFEN20PVCCleaneravailablethroughWeissU.S.A.,Monroe,NC. Tel.704-282-4496

WARNING:DONOTuseabrasivescrubpadslikeScotchBritepadsoranysolventlikeacetoneandtoluene!Theywillbreakdownthelaminatesanddullthesurface.

n� StoreVERSATEXonaflatlevelsurface.CellularPVCismoreflexiblethanwoodandmayconformtothesurfaceonwhichitis stored .

n� HandleVERSATEXasyouwould“premium”lumber.n� KeepVERSATEXfreeofdirtanddebris.CleanVERSATEXafterinstallationasdescribedabove.

n� Donotstoreorplaceonasphaltorinareaspronetoexcessiveheatbuild-up.

n� Allmachiningshouldbedoneinawell-ventilatedarea.n� SafetyglassesshouldbewornwheneveryouareworkingwithVERSATEX.

n� Whencuttingwithanypowertool,adustmaskisrecommended.

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MANAGING EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION

n� PVCmovementoccursduetotemperaturefluctuations.

n� Thismovementisrestrictedtoproductlength.

n� Theproductwillnotswellorshrinklikewoodorwoodcompos-itesexperiencingamoisturecycle.

n� ExpansionandcontractionisONLYanissueonlonger“runs”(rake,fascia,frieze)comprisedofmultiplepieces(3ormore)18'boards.Usetightjointsondoors,windows,andonshortruns 1-2 boards .

n� Themoretheproductismechanicallyfastenedorbondedonlongerruns,thelesslikelyitistomove.

n� Screwsprovidebetterholdingpowerthannails. 

n� Asarule,ifyoucanbendthefastenerinyourfingersitistoothin(nowireorbradnails).18galv.and16galv.trimnailsarenot recommended .

n� Southernexposure,orareaswhereproductisindirectsunlight,aremorepronetomovement.Morefastenersshouldbeusedincombinationwithexpansionjoints.

n� Alljointsinhightrafficorvisibleareasshouldbegluedtight.Expansion/contractionjointsshouldbeplacedininconspicuousareasalonglongrunsoftrim.

n�Ifpossible,installlongrunswhenboardsandoutsidetempera-tureareapproximately55-60ºF.Ifpractical,installlongrunsinthemorningwhenitisstillcooloutandnotinthemiddleoftheafternoon .

n� Shiplapjointsarethesuperioroption,especiallyonlongruns.Theyprovidemoreadhesivesurfacearea.

1. Shiplaptheboardsatthejoint,andgluetheboardstogetherwithWeld-On705oranotheracceptablePVCcement.

2. Whenpossible,applyconstructionadhesivetobacksideofboards.LiquidNailsSubFloorAdhesivesorHeavyDutyCon-structionadhesiveworkswellwhenattachingaVERSATEXfascia board to a subfascia .

3. Doublefastenonbothsidesofjoint(remember:screwsworkbest).Useproperamountoffastenersbasedonboardwidth.

EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION AT BOARD JOINTS

Method#1:GluetheJointsSecure(HighTrafficAreas)

Apply construction adhesive2'-0" on each side of joints (min.)

Subfascia

PVC Fascia

Two sets of 8d nails on each side of joint

Shiplap Joint, bonded with Weld-On 705, 4052 Trim Tight or PVC TrimWelder

Best Method: Shiplap

(Above 50°F)

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Method #2: Leaving an Expansion Joint

TIGHT TIGHT

100oF

50oF

Below 50oF

TIGHT

1/8”1/16” 1/16”

> 1/8”> 1/16” > 1/16”

Best Method: Shiplap Joint

1.Createagapbetweenboards.(Seesealantmanufacturer'srecommendation.)

2.Followproperfasteningmethodspreviouslyoutlined.

3.PlaceUV-resistantacrylic-basedorpolymer-basedsealantinjointbetweenboards(NPCSolarSeal#900orequalisrecommended).

4. Nevercompletelyfilljointwithsealant.Leaveroomtocompensateforjointclosure.

(Below 50°F)

Sealant

Durometer Hardness Lbf/in 60+ D 2240Mold Growth Trace Growth G 21 (<10%)Compressive psi 2000-6000 D 695Strength (thicknessdependant)

Uplift Resistance psf 80 E 330

Termite Resistance -- 10 D 3345

ASTM CHART

PROPERTY UNITS VALUE ASTM METHODPhysical

Mechanical

Thermal

Density g/cm³ 0.55 D 792

Tensile Strength psi 3582 D 638

Flexural Strength psi 5179 D 790of Rupture

Modulus of Elasticity psi 205,000 D 1037

Nail Hold Lbf/in 300+ D 1761 of penetration

Staple Hold Lbf/in 69 D 1037 of penetration

Gardner Impact In-lbs 34 D 5420

Coefficientof in/in/°F 3.24x10-5 D696Linear Expansion

Flame Spread Index -- Less than 25 E 84

OilCanning °F Passed D648(@140°F)

Water Absorption % <0.50 D 570

Modulus of Elasticity psi 209,000 D 638

Flexural Modulus psi 215,000 D 790of Elasticity

Elongation % 9 D 638

Screw Hold Lbf/in 240+ D 1037 of penetration

Notched Izod Impact Ft-lbs/inch 0.270 D 256

Burning Rate In/min Failed to Ignite D 635

HeatDeflection °F 146 D648Temp(264psi)

Parking Garage psf -225 UL 580CeilingSoffitSystem (negativepressure)

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STEALTHTRIMPROFILESA . StandardStealthTrim

B . StealthwithFlangeSlotC . TrimwithFlangeSlot

D . StealthCasingwithJ-Channel

A B C D

STEALTH TRIM Stealth Window Surround Installation

n BeforeinstallingtheStealthTrim,besurethewindowareais preparedtoacceptit.FlashopeninginaccordancewithAAMA methodA1(orlocalbuildingcoderequirements).

n CuttheStealthTrimtocreateapictureframe.PocketscrewandgluethebacksideoftheStealthWindowTrimpiecestocreateaStealthWindowSurround.

n WerecommendusingHistoricSillatthebaseofthewindow,StealthTrimwithFlangeSlotorStealthCasingwithJ-Channelforthejambs,andtheTrimwithFlangeSlotattheheaderwithdripflashing.

n Nailthewindowsurroundtowoodstuds,beingsurenottonail throughtheoverhangthatconcealsyoursiding.Usestainlesssteel8dannularorspiralfastenersdesignedforwoodtrimandsiding.Thefastenermustbelongenoughtopenetratethe substrate a minimum of 1 1/4" .

n Measure the height and width of the window . Add 1/8" to both dimensions .

n Placefastenersamaximumof16"oncenter.

n Atthewindowheader,bendapieceoflightgagecopperor aluminumintoan“L”ordripedgeandplaceitonthetrimbefore installingthesiding.VinylJ-Channelattheheaderisalso acceptablewheninstallingvinylsiding.

n Installthesidingaroundtheperimeterofthewindowin accordancewiththemanufacturer’sinstallationguidelines.

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Stealth Window Surround Installation

Stealth Trim with

Flange Slot

Trim with Flange Slot

Stealth pocketreceives siding

Picture frame, glue, andpocket screw at corners of jambs and header

Field-bent aluminumor copper drip edge

Typical �ber cement,wood, composite wood, siding, or vinyl

VERSATEX Historic Sill

Bond trim to Moulding with PVC adhesive

Screws go up throughbottom of Historic Sillinto the Stealth Trim.

Figure AFigure B

Figure C

Cut Stealth Pocket in Header trim to accept siding. There should be no Stealth Pocket on the top.

Continue dimensions of factory Stealth Pocket by removing segment of sill to receive siding. This step is not required when using Trim with Flange Slot.

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Stealth Corner Installation Guidelines

n BeforeinstallingtheStealthCorner,besurethecornerofthehouseispreparedtoacceptit.

n Ifspecified,flashthecornerwithaluminumtrimcoilorhousewrapinaccordancewithlocalbuildingcodes.Covertheentirecorner,lappingthetoppieceoverthebottom.Theflashingshouldextend4"to6"beyondtheoutsideedgesofthecorner.

n Ifusingfibercementorawoodcomposite,caulkorpaintthecut endsofsidingbeforeinstallingthem.

n FastenthecornerthesamewayyouwouldfastenastandardVERSATEXTrimboard,beingcarefulnottonailthroughtheoverhangthatconcealsyoursiding.

n PlacethetopoftheStealthCorner 1/8" from the underside of the eave.Usestainlesssteel8dannularorspiralfastenersdesignedforwoodtrimandsiding.ScrewsorascrewandplugsystemcanalsobeusedforsecuringVERSATEXCorners.

n Thefastenermustbelongenoughtopenetratethesubstratea minimum of 1 1/4" .

n Placefastenersamaximumof16"oncenter.

n Installsidinginaccordancewithmanufacturer’s recommendations .

Stealth Corner Application Detail

*Flashingisrecommendedforaestheticsbutisnotrequiredifhousewrapisused.

2fastenerspersideonNominal4&6corners. 3fastenerspersideonNominal8and16corners.

5/4" VERSATEXStealth Corner

Flashing rubber, plasticor aluminum TC 8"-10"on each side of corner

Sealant

Fasteners

Corner of HouseFlashing should extend4" beyond end of corner

Siding(wood, wood composite, �ber cement, or vinyl)

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STEALTH SKIRTBOARD

Stealth Skirtboard Installation

n Flasharoundthebaseofthewallaminimumof10 1/2" upfrom thesillplateifhousewrapisnot used .

n Flashing/housewrapshouldbe1/2" belowsillplate.

n FastentheStealthSkirtboardthesamewayyouwoulda VERSATEXTrimboard.

n SincetheSkirtboardissoclosetograde,stainlesssteelfasteners (nailsorscrews)arepreferred.

n Maximumfastenerspacing16"oncenter.

n �Installfibercement,wood,orwoodcompositesidingovertheSkirtboardinaccordancewiththemanufacturer’sinstallguide-linesleavinga 1/4"gapbetweenbottomofsidingandbevelcutonSkirtboard.(Seedetailonpage55.)

5/4 VERSATEXStealth Corner

VERSATEX Skirtboard (3/4" actual thickness)

Masonry

Siding (wood, wood composite, �ber cement, or vinyl)

Stealth Skirtboard Installation at Grade of Fiber Cement or Composite Siding

5 7/

8"1/

2"7/

8"

House wrap

Siding “kick-out” leg

1/4" Gap to preventcapillary action

Built-in drip edge

Also available in Universal Skirt Boardfor starter

Grade

Siding (wood, wood composite, �ber cement, or vinyl)

Flashing - 3" minimum above VERSATEX Skirtboard - asphalt roof felt, rubber, aluminum or PVC trim coil

VERSATEX 1X8 Skirtboard provides 6 3/8" (Min.) clearance between siding and grade

Stainless steel fasteners 1 1/4" penetration into framing member(s)

Flashingnotrequiredifhousewrapisusedonwalls.Housewraporflashingshouldextend1/2"belowsillplate.Use2fasteners16"O.C.fornominal6skirtboardand3fasteners16"O.C.fornominal18skirtboard.

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Water Table

Nominal5/4 X 8 Trimboard

2 3/4"

3/4"

Grade

2"

1/4"Gap topreventcapillaryaction

Mechanicallyfasten 16" O.C.

Apply PVC adhesiveto join trim to

Water Table

1/2"

Water Table Starter

Starter Board with Drip Cap

Band Board Installation

CONCEPT ONLY.Usea5/4X8 or 5/4X10VERSATEXSkirtboardtocreateprofilebyrouting 3/4"Stealthpocketinbottom as shown .

ABOVE:RigidPVCstarterstripattached to 5/4X8VERSATEXboardsavailablebyspecialorderforbandboardorskirtboardapplicationsusingvinylsiding.

1/4"Gap

HouseWrap

Fiber cement, woodcomposite,wood siding, or vinyl(TYP.)

Vinyl

VinylSiding(TYP.)

HouseWrap

Sidingpanel

DripCap

1/4"Gap

5/4" Trimboard

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Alternate Methods: Inside Corner Installation Using 1 1/2" VERSATEX Baluster or VERSATEX Trim

VERSATEX Traditional WIndow Casing VERSATEX Inside Hidden Fastener Corner Installation

n Applyflashorhousewrapinaccordancewithlocalbuildingcodes.n InstallBalusteror1",11/4", or 1 1/2"

VERSATEXtrimpiecenailing16"

on center .n Leavean1/8"gapbetween

corner and eve .n ExtendBalusteraminimum

of11/4"belowsheathing.n �Installsidingpermanufac-

turer'sinstructions.

SubSillNose

Crosshead Pediment

BackbandMoulding and1X6board

Inside CornerCorner Stud

StainlessSteel RoofingNail (PlaceFasteners everyothernailslot)

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Inside Corner Installation Using Stealth Trimboard

VERSATEX Garage Door Seal Installation

n Installtheheaderpiecefirst,thenthejambs.

n Positionthesealsotheweatherstripisincontactwiththegaragedoor.theinsideoftheseal'sbasewillbeapproximately1/2" from the garage door .

n Fastenthebaseinplacewithwhitehead,stainlesssteeltrimnails.6"oncenterattheheadand6"to8"oncenteratthejambs.Predrilldoorsealespeciallywhentemperatureisbelow35°Ftopreventcrackingofmoulding.

VERSATEX SOFFIT SYSTEM

Frieze Board

Notched Fascia

VentedSoffit

GeneralSoffitSystemInstallation

n Miterratherthanbuttsoffitatcorners.UseaT-Mouldatjointsratherthansealantsoradhesives.

n Fullyengagesoffitpanelintoplowedslotonfasciaandfriezeboards .

n Screenventswithcorrosive-resistantmeshifrequiredbycodeorifthereisaconcernwithinsectinfiltration.Usestaplesoradhesivetobondmesh/screentosoffit.

Approx.1/2"

Seal

Base

n Ripastrip1"widefromapieceof5/4StealthTrimboard.n Glueandpinnailthispiece

toanotherpieceofStealthTrimboard.n FasteninsideStealthCorner

towall.n Insert siding into trim

pocketsinaccordance

with manufacturers

recommendations .

sdf

3 1/2"2 1/2"

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Eave Application

n Beforeinstallingmakesureraftertailendsarealignedandinthe sameplane.

nDonotbuildsoffitsystemonground.Thesoffitoverhang maynotbeaperfect90ºangle.Installthethreecomponentsindividuallytoproperlyconformtothebuildingstructure.

n VERSATEX’sNotchedFasciaextends1/2" belowthesoffit, forminganaturaldripedge.

n AtallNotchedFasciaandFrieze/Rakeboardjoints,useashiplap joint.Ashiplapisnotonlystronger,butalsohidesunsightly gapsinthetrim.

Step 1: FitVERSATEXSoffitpaneltotheoverhang,makesuretheoutsideedgeofthesoffitprojects7/16"beyondthesubfascia. Positionslottedventstowardtheoutsideoftheeaveforoptimalairflow.

Step 2:Securesoffittotheundersideofthesubfasciaand framingmemberalongtheotheredgeofthesoffitpanelatthefrieze.Use4dor5dstainlesssteelnailsortrimscrewsspaced12"oncenteratallpaneledgesandatallintermediatesupports.Reducespacingto6"oncenterifsoffitisnotsupportedbyfasciaandfrieze.

Step 3: UseaT-Mouldatthebuttjointsbetweentwosoffitpanelsandatallmiteredsoffitcorners.

Step 4: UseaStandardStealthTrimboardfortheFriezeboard,makingsurethelongflatedgeofthetrimbuttstightagainstthe

Fastening Schedule

Fasteners per width a maximum of every 16" on centerBoard Width

12" 3-4 16" 4-5

soffitpanelwiththesidingpocketontheStealthTrimatthe bottomandagainsttheexteriorwalltoacceptsiding.

Step 5:FastentheFriezeboardtothewallstudswith8dstainlesssteelnailswithannularthreadsandbluntpointsortrimscrewsspacedamaximumof16"oncenter.

Step 6: InstalltheVERSATEXNotchedFasciaboardontopofthesubfasciaaligningthepocketwiththeprojectingedgeoftheVERSATEXVentedSoffitpanelbeforefasteningittothefaceofthesubfascia.Toreducelinearmovementinthefasciaboard,glueittothesubfasciawithaconstructionadhesivelikeLiquidNailsSub-FloororHeavyDutyConstructionAdhesive.

Step 7: Thetopedgeofthefasciacanbeflashedwithapieceofundersilltrimorhiddenbehindadripedgeorotherroofedgeflashing.Besuretheedgeangleonthesoffitpaneliscuttothesameslopeastheroofwheretwosoffitpanelsabut.

TipswhenInstallingVERSATEXSoffitSystem

n��Ifusingbeadboardforsoffit,use3/4"actualorthickerboards . NeverspanVERSATEXmorethan24".

n If using 1/2"beadboardforsoffit,orientitperpendiculartothejoists,andfastenevery12"oncenter.Addnailerforspansgreater than 16" .

16"VentedSoffit

FasciaAddNailer

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Roof Sheathing

Edge Nailing

VERSATEX 1X8 Fascia

VERSATEXVented Sof�t

VERSATEX5/4" Standard

Stealth Trim

Rafters

Top Plates

Ledger

SidingLookout

Ceiling Joist

StructuralSheathing

Subfascia

SoffitSystemDetail

BeadboardSoffitDetail

VentedSoffitandCrownMoulding

Note:Securecrownorothermouldingswith15ga.stainlesssteeltrimnails.

3" or 4" CrownMoulding

Vented Sof�t

Siding

Venting to outsideof eaves

VERSATEX 1"Fascia Board

Roof

Drip Edge

Subfascia board(minimum 2")

Sof�t lays �ush against framing member

5/4" VERSATEXStealth Trim

Shingles

Roof SheetingFelt Underlayment

RafterSub-Facia

Eaves Drip

Notched Fascia

Gutter

SoffitFrieze Board

Brick Veneer

RoofingWatersheild

Plywood Sheathing

VERSATEX 4" Crown Moulding

VERSATEX Fascia

VERSATEX Bed MouldVERSATEX Beadboard

Porch Ceiling Framing

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VERSATEXmustnotbeusedinloadbearingapplications,butitmaybeusedinspannedapplicationssuchassoffitsandceilings.

VERSATEXSheetandBeadboard1/2" or thinner are not designed toberippedandusedfortrimapplications.Theseproductsmustbegluedandmechanicallyfastenedtothesubstrate.

nUse3/4"actualorthickerboardsforspansof16"to24".

n WhenusingVERSATEX1/2" Beadboard or 1/2" thickVERSATEX sheet,orientitperpendiculartothejoists,fastenevery12"or lessoncenterandapplyconstructionadhesivetotheunderside of the rafters . n NeverspanVERSATEXmorethan24".

PORCH CEILING WITH BEADBOARD(SheetsorBoards)

1/2"

1/8"

5/8"

2 1/2"

1 1/2"1/2" 1/2"

VERSATEX T-Mould

Fasten no more than 2" from the edge of the board or sheet (3/4” preferred)

Ceiling joist with nailer (s)

Scarf cut versus butt joint if not using T-Mould

Use VERSATEX T-Mouldto cover expansion joint (leave gap between sheet and T-Mould for movement).

Ceiling joist with nailer(s)

4' X 8' or 4' X 10' Beaded Sheet Face nail 12" O.C. joists (typ.)

NOTE: ALLOW FOR 3/32" TO 1/8" MOVEMENT BETWEEN SHEETS AND 1/8" TO 3/16" MOVEMENT BETWEEN BEADBOARDS

Support Spacing

Ceiling Installation Tips

n BeforeinstallingVERSATEXBeadboard,besuretheundersideof theceilingjoistsaretrueandlevel.Youmaywanttoplacea1/2" or 7/16" sheetofOSBorplywoodtotheundersideoftheceiling joiststoreduceoreliminatejoistread-through.

Step 1:Cutthebeadboardtolengthbymeasuringthedepthof theporchfronttobackattheendwhereyouwillstartinstalling the beadboard . Subtract 1/2" from this measurement to account for the 1/4" gapyouwanttoleavearoundtheperimeterofthe ceilingtoallowthebeadboardtoexpand.

Step 2:Trimthefirstboardbeforeinstallingthefirstpiece,calcu-latehowmanyboardsitwilltaketocovertheceiling.Dividethewidthoftheporchceilingbythewidthofthebeadboardtogetthenumberofwholeboardsneededtocovertheceiling.Ifthelastboardislessthan2",trimdownthefirstandlastboardtomaketheceilinglookevenlyspaced.

Step 3:Trimthefirstboardtowidth,cuttingoffthegroovesideofthebeadboard,leavingthetongue-edgefornailing.

Step 4:Facenailthefirstboard,positioningitontheceiling,groove side 1/4" awayfromthewall.Usingapneumaticgunand2"finishnails,facenailthebeadboardtotheplywoodunderlaymentorceilingjoistsevery12"oncenter.Positionthenails1/2" to 3/4" fromtheouteredgeofthebeadboard.Beadedsheetshouldbenailed16"oncenteracrossthewidthand12"oncenteraroundtheperimeter.

Step 5:Allbeadboards,includingthefirstone,shouldbenailedevery12"oncenterthroughthetongueorextendedleg.Ifyou’re usingStealthBeadboard,positionthepneumaticgunatthebackedgeoftheboard’stongue,angleitawayfromthetongueandtooneside.Thiswillkeepthenailfrompullingoutandblockingthetonguewhenyoufitthegrooveofthenextboardoverit.Slidethe

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grooveofthenextboardintothetongueofthepreviousboard. Ifnecessary,tapittightlyinplacewithahammerandwoodblock. Tip: 1/2"StealthBeadboardshouldbefastenedwith1/4"wide X1"deepgalvanizedorstainlesssteelstaples.

Tip: Useascrapofbeadboardasyourwoodblocksoyoucanfitthegrooveoverthetongueandkeepitfrommushroomingwhenyouhammer.

Step 6:Finishinstallingbeadboardovertheceiling.Trimthefinalboard,ifnecessary,fromthetongueside.Installoneormore mouldingsaroundtheperimeteroftheceiling,makingsurethe mouldingscovertheexpansiongap.

Step 7: Forrunslongerthan18',cutabevelorshiplapjointintotheendofthebeadboard.Leavea1/8" gapwheninstallingbead-boardattemperaturesbelow40ºF.Considera“T”mouldingorfaux beam as a means of hiding the butt ends of the beadboard .

Step 8: Wherepossible,orientthebeadboardinthedirectionthatusestheshortestpossibleboardlength.Aswithanyceilingapplication,besureanyspaceabovetheceilingisproperlyventilatedtopreventheatbuildup.

VERSATEXRegular or StealthBeadboard

ExteriorWall

VERSATEX Base Cap

VERSATEXBeadboardCap Moulding

VERSATEX Quarter Round

VERSATEX1X Trimboard

Wainscoting Detail for Bathrooms, Laundry Rooms, Mud Rooms, and Basements

*Refertopage9-10toseeadditionalT&Gprofileoptions.

VERSATEX Beadboard, WP4 or Beaded Sheet Ceiling

VERSATEX CrownProfile

Notched Fascia

VERSATEX Trimboard

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CANVAS SERIES INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

* NOTE: SOLVENT-BASED ADHESIVES AND ACETONE CAN DAMAGE THE APPEARANCE OF CANVAS SERIES PRODUCTS! DO NOT USE FOR INSTALLATION.

n AllCanvasSeriesproductsaretobehandledlikeyouwouldastainedpieceofmahogany,walnutoranyotherpremiumwoodandnotlikedimensionallumber.Keeptheproductonaskidandcovereduntiltimeofinstallation.Thefauxstainedpiecesshouldneverbestoredontheground,onasphaltoronanyroughsurfacefacedown.Boardsshouldberemovedfromskidsbyliftingatbothendswhenpossible—frictionbetweenlaminateandbareboardmaycauseminormarking.Seecleaningtipsforremovalmethod.

n InstallWP4andStealthBeadceilingboardsperpendiculartotheceilingjoists.

nCheckceilingforsquare.Ifthediagonalmeasurementsineachcornerarenotthesame,createasquarestraightlineasastartingpoint.

n Measurethedepthoftheporchfronttobackattheendwhereyouwillstartinstalling.Subtract1/2”fromthismeasurementtoaccount for the 1/4”gapyouwanttoleavearoundtheperimeteroftheceilingtoallowforanyexpansionandcontraction.Amouldingwilleventuallycoverthissmallgap.

n Calculatehowmanyboardsitwilltaketocovertheceiling.DividethewidthoftheporchceilingbythefinishedwidthoftheCanvasboardtogetthenumberofwholeboardsneededtocovertheceiling.Ifthelastboardislessthan2",trimdownthefirstandlastboardtocreateequallyspacedbeador“V”groove.

n Facenailthefirstboardpositioningitontheceiling,cutorgroove side 1/4"awayfromthewall/beam,fascia.Usingapneumaticgunand2"stainlesssteelfinishnails,facenailthe

perimeterWP4boardstotheceilingjoistsevery16"oncenter.Positionthenails1/2" to 3/4" from the outer edge of the WP4 .

n AllWP4boards,includingthefirstone,shouldbenailedevery16"oncenterthroughthetongue.Positionthepneumaticgunatthebackedgeoftheboard’stongue,angleitawayfromthetongueandtooneside.Thiswillkeepthenailfrompullingoutandblockingthetonguewhenyoufitthegrooveofthenextboardoverit.Slidethegrooveofthenextboardintothetongueofthepreviousboard.Ifnecessary,tapittightlyinplacewithahammerandwood/strikeblock.

nGluingtheboardsinadditiontoblindnailingwillhelpanchortheboardssecurelytoasub-ceiling.

nUseapenciltotraceanycutoutsforairvents,electricalboxesor fans on the WP4 boards .

n Forrunslongerthan18',cutabevelorshiplapjointintotheendoftheWP4.Leavea1/8"gapwheninstallingWP4attemperaturesbelow40°F.ConsideraT-Mould,fauxbeam,orcofferedceilingasameansofhidingthebuttendsoftheWP4.

n FinishinstallingWP4overtheceiling.Ifnecessary,trimthefinalboard from the tongue side .

n Install4”Crownmouldingaroundtheperimeteroftheceilingtoconcealtheboardedges,makingsurethemouldingcoversthe1/4”perimetergap.

n Usematchingtouch-uppenandmatchingwaxsticknailholefillerforcutboardedgesandtocoveroverexposedfastenerholes.

See page 42 for instructions on cleaning Canvas Series. Finishing for WP4

Ceiling Installation Tips

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VERSAWRAPTM CLASSIC & RAISED PANEL INSTALLATION

Step 1:Ensurethestructuralpostissound,straight,andtrue.Ifnecessary,installthinfurringstripsorshims(insulationboard)tothestructuralcolumnapproximately4”downfromthetopcenterandapproximately4”upfromthebottomsothatthewrapfitstightlyaroundthestructuralcolumn/post.Shimallfoursidesevenlytomaintainanequalspacingaroundthecolumn/post.Besurethefurred/shimmedstripsoutsidedimensionsarenowiderthantheinsidedimensionoftheVERSAWRAPcolumnwrap.(Possibleshimmaterial:Homasoteboard,rigidinsulation,orMDF)TIP:UsealowexpansionurethanefoamtofillthecavitybetweenthestructuralpostandVERSAWRAP.

Step 2:Applyanadhesivethatoffersenoughcure/workingtimesoitcanbeappliedinthefourjointsandwrappedaroundthestructuralcolumn/postbeforecuring.PVCglueswithsolventworkwell,providedyouapplythemquickly.PVCadhesivessuchasWeld-On705,Christy’sRedHotorTrimTightareafewrecommendedsolvent-basedPVCadhesives.Rememberto applytheadhesivetoonlyonesurfaceofthemiterlockjoints. NOTE: Four VERSAWRAPs can be gluedusingone5-oztubeof Weld-On705regardlessofcolumnlength.TIP: Do not use 2-componentadhesives,urethaneadhesivesoranyviscousadhesives.Theyaretoothickandwillfractureyourcornerjoints.

Step 3:OncetheglueisplacedintheVERSAWRAPjoints,immediatelyplaceitaroundthestructuralcolumnorpost,pushingthemiterlockjointtogether.Usinghandpressure,makesurethelockingtongueisproperlyinsertedintothelockinggroovebeforecompletelyclosingthejoint.ClosetheVERSAWRAP

jointwithapieceofscrapPVCtrimandadeadblowhammer.Strikethewrapoverthejoint,nottotherightofit,especiallyduringperiodsofcoldweather.Ifthelockmiterjointistight,considerwrappingapieceof320gritsandpaperaroundashimorrulerandrunitthroughthegroovetoloosenthejoint.Ifnecessary,takeasandingblockwith320gritsandpaperandlightlysandtheoutsideofthelockmiterjointtosmoothoutanyroughspots.

Step 4: Secure the VERSAWRAP columnwraptothestructuralcolumnusingstainlesssteelnailsthatpenetratethroughthefurringstripstothestructuralpost.Remove the tape from the corners no more than 4 hours after installation.

Step 5:Toremovethetape,be sure theentirewidthoftapehasbeenliftedacrossthetopbeforepullingit down thecolumn.Ifyoutrytopullthetapedownbystartingatonlyonecorner,thetapewillsplit.Whenthetapeisstartedevenlyacrossitsentirewidthandpulleddownthecolumnwrap,itwillpulloffinonepiece. NOTE:LeavingthetapeonthecolumnwrapandexposedtotheUVraysofthesunformorethan24hourswillmakeitdifficulttoremoveandmayleaveadhesiveresidueonthecolumnwrap.

Tips: Mildcleaners,mineralspirits,denaturedalcoholorasolventcanbeusedtoremoveanyresidualadhesiveresultingfromleavingthetapeonthecolumnwrapforanextendedperiodoftime.Ifnecessary,useahairdryertohelpremovethetapeattemperaturesbelow40˚F.

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VERSAWRAP Classic & Raised Panel VERSAWRAP for Railings

VERSATEX Base Cap

VERSATEXBed Mould

VERSATEX Accent Wrap

VERSATEX 4" Crown Moulding

VERSATEXVersawrap

VERSATEX Post Cap

Top Rail

VERSAWRAP

Bed Mould Kit

TraditionalrailingsystemseasilytieintoVERSAWRAPfullcolumnsorcut-to-lengthnewelposts.Justwrapyourpost,addbasetrimandinstallbottomsupportrails&baulsterspermanufacturerinstructions.CompletethelookwithVERSAWRAPpostcaps.

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* NOTE: Your VERSAWRAP is a decorative column only and is NON-LOAD BEARING!Ifthecolumnneedstosupportanyweight,asufficientload-bearing structural post must be in place before installation begins. Care should be taken in handling the individually wrapped VERSAWRAPS to prevent tearing of the tape or cracking at all miter joints. SubtractthesizeofyourpostfromtheoutsidebottomFasteningAngleanddividebytwotodeterminethespacebetweenyourpostandtheoutsideedgeoftheFasteningAngle.

STEP 1:Positionandscrewonesmall(top)FasteningAngletotheheaderstructureatthetopofyourstructuralpost,ensuringyoumeasurethedistancefromthepostforcentering.We recommend 11/2" screws through the pilotholesoneachFasteningAngle.

STEP 2: Ifyouneedtoshorten yourtaperedcolumn,measureandcuteachofthefourPanelsREMOVING MATERIAL FROM THE BOTTOM ONLYandresizethetwolarge(bottom)FasteningAnglestofitthenewPanelwidth.

STEP 3: Position and screw one bottom (large)FasteningAngletoyourfloor/pedestalstructureonthesamesidesasthepreviouslysecuredtop(small)FasteningAngle.

STEP 4:Onacleanworksurface,placeonePanelwithfemalelockingjointsfacingupandapplyPVCadhesiveinthegroovesoneitherside.AligneachofthemalelockingjointPanelsintothegroovesand,usingarubbermalletagainstthePanelside(not directlyontheopenjoint),ensurethePanelsfullyengage.(seepicture)

STEP 5:Takethisthree-sidedwrapandplaceitaroundyourcolumn,fittingittightlyagainsttheFasteningAnglespreviouslyinstalled.

STEP 6:ApplygluetotheremainingPanelandcompletethewrap,againtappinggentlywithamallettofullyengagethejoints.

STEP 7:AligntheremainingFasteningAnglestighttopreventmovementofthewrapandscrewthemintoplacethroughthe pilotholes.

VERSAWRAPTM TAPERED INSTALLATIONVERSAWRAP for Railings with Cable Rail

VERSATEX Post Cap

Support Rail

Bed Mould Kit

VERSAWRAPBottom Rail

Top Rail

Baluster

Cablerailsystemsinstallsimilarly.Forconvenience,youcanpre-drillholelocationswhileyourVERSAWRAPisflat,priortoinstallationaroundthepost.

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OPTIONAL ACCENT WRAPThe key to installing the Accent Wrap at the top and bottom of your column wrap is alignment with the panels. *Rememberthatifyoumodifiedtheheightofyourcolumn,thelengthofthelargeAccentWrappieceswillalsoneedtobeshortenedtomatchthenew bottom width . n A:AlignandtapetheoutsidesurfacesoftwomatchingAccentWrapPieces,ensuringtheanglededgesaretouchingunderthetape.B:ApplyPVCadhesivetotheinsideflatsurfaceofoneAccentWrapPiece(nottheangledjoint).

n FoldthetwoPiecestogetherandalignwiththepanelwhileholdingtheskirtjointata90˚angle.Applypressureandpinnailthepieceyouappliedgluetointoplace.Werecommendtwopinnailsapproximately3”from each end .

n PeelbackthetapefromonlytheunfastenedPiece,leavingitattachedtothefastenedAccentWrapPiece.HingetheunfastenedPieceawayfromthecolumnatthetapedjointandapplyPVCadhesivetoONE SIDE ofthejointandtheinsidesurfacebeforepressingitinplaceagainstthecolumnandpinnailing.Replacethetapeoverthecornertoholdthejointtightwhilethegluecontinuestodry.

n AlignthethirdAccentWrapPiece,addingtapetotheedgethatwillmeettheinstalledPiece,andrepeatthegluingandnailingprocess.RepeatagainforthelastPiece.Thesameprocesscanbefollowedatboththetopandbottomofyourcolumn.

*Waitapproximately10-15minutesbeforeremovingthemaskingtapefromtheAccentWrapPieces to ensure the adhesive has cured . We recommendthatyourcompletedcolumnbepaintedduetoopencellsleftbythemillingprocessontheFasteningAnglesandAccentWrapPieces.Alternately,theseindividualpiecescanbepaintedpriortoinstallation.

10"

1"1"

5/4 VERSATEX cut out toaccept aluminum tubing

Stop routed channel shortof decorative edges to hidealuminum tubing.

Sandwich 1/8" thick X 1" wide X 3" (min.) deep aluminum tubing into slot routed into 5/4 X 10 VERSATEX boards. Glue in place with PVC TrimWelder.

NO REINFORCING REQUIRED FOR BEAM LESS THAN 8’ IN LENGTH.

Pergola Beam Fabrication (10' - 16' length)

A

B

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MOULDING INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

n Usecorrosion-resistant,smoothshank,screw,annularthreadedorspiraltypenails,atleast6dinsizeandlongenoughtopenetrate

atleast11/4" intothesubstrate.Stainlesssteelfastenersarepreferredovergalvanizedsteel.

n Ifusinganailgun,adjustthelengthofthestroke,nottheair pressuretocontrolnaildepth.

n Ifthetemperatureofthemouldingisbelow40ºF,pre-drillingis recommendedtoavoidcracking.

n Ifscrewsarepreferred,usedrywallordeckscrewswithalarge threadorflute,longenoughtopenetratesubstratebyatleast1".

n Slightlycountersinkscrewsandfinishholesusinganexterior spacklingorsealant.

n Nailsshouldbeplaced12"oncenterand3/4" from each edge .

n Allbondedsurfacesmustbesmooth,clean,andincomplete contact with each other .

n Useexterior-grade,PVCcompatible,urethane-basedadhesivesforbondingVERSATEXmouldingstovarioussubstrates.Usesolvent-basedPVCcementtobondthemouldingstoeachother.

n Recommendedsealants/adhesivesincludeSolarSeal900from NPC,LiquidNailsSubFloorandHeavyDutyConstruction Adhesives,andpolyurethanesealant/adhesives.

n Useadhesivesealantsinadditiontomechanicalfasteningto securethemouldingstothebuildingframewheneverpossible.

TIP:Raptornailscouldbeusedasanotheralternativetostainlessnailsformouldinginstallation.

Brick Mould Installation Guidelines

n MeasuretopBrickMouldtooverlapthejambmaterialby1/2" . Thiswillallowfora1/8" to 1/4"revealaroundthejamb.Cuta45°angleontheBrickMouldends,buttoranglejointmiddleseamif needed . Note:Revealmayvarydependingonsiding,sidingJ-channel,brickorblockinstallation.Besurethemouldingpiecesarefairlytightandwithminimumgaps.Properlysealthemouldingpiecestothebrick.

n Whennailing,use8dnailsor3"galvanizedfinishingnails,andspacenails8"to10"apart.Countersinknails1/16"belowthesurfaceoftheBrickMould.Nailsshouldpenetratethestructuralframeatleast1".Toconcealnailholes,useasealantorepoxy.SealantssuchasQuadbyOSIorNPCSolarSeal900sealantsworkwellwithcellularPVCproducts.Ifyoupreferaharder,moredurablesurface,PVCTrimWelderisrecommended.

n Nailscanbeplacedascloseas3/8"totheedgeoftheBrickMould.Foroptimumfit,useWeld-On705whitePVCadhesiveorequaltobondthemiteredcornersofthebrickmould.Ifyouprefertobondthebrickmouldtoawoodsubstrate,werecommendLiquidNailsSubFloororHeavyDutyConstructionadhesives .

n��Sealaroundthebrickmouldwhereitmeetsthesidingmaterial.Wheninstallingastormdoororcombinationdoor,besurethebrickmouldisfirmlyattachedbeforeinstallingthecombinationdoor .

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Drip Cap, Rake, and Sub Sill Moulding Application

VERSATEXDrip Cap

VERSATEXRake Mould

VERSATEXSub Sill Nose

VERSATEX Sill Moulding

VERSATEX HeavySill Nose

VERSATEXBrick Mould

Window Glass

VERSATEX Sill Nose

Sill and Brick Mould Window Application

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III. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does VERSATEX trim require painting?

Does VERSATEX require a primer?

What type of paint do you recommend for coating VERSATEX trim?

VERSATEXdoesnotrequirepaintingtovalidatethewarranty.

Aprimermaybeneededtoreceivethepaintmanufacturer’s warranty.ExcellentadhesioncanbeachievedbyproperlycleaningtheboardwithadetergentordenaturedalcoholbeforeapplyingatopcoatofpainttoVERSATEX.

100%acryliclatexor100%acryliclatexwithaurethaneadditiveshouldbeusedtoachievesuperiorcoatingadhesionandflexibility.LacquersarenotrecommendedwithVERSATEXbecauselacquersareamorebrittlecoatingandwillnotflexwithmovementintheVERSATEXtrim.SherwinWilliams,PPG,andBenjaminMooreproduceavarietyoflatexpaintsspecificallyforcellularPVCtrim.PaintonVERSATEXwilllastfourtofivetimeslongerthanpaintsonwoodorwoodcompositesduetotheabsenceofmoistureinthesubstrate.Ifpaintingdarkcolors,Aquasurtechlightreflectivecoatingsareapproved.

Does VERSATEX exterior trim require special code approval?No.However,VERSATEXisapprovedunderitsCodeComplianceResearchReport#CCRR-0149fromArchitecturalTesting.ThereportisapplicabletoalllengthsandwidthsofVERSATEX trimboards,sheets,cornerboards,soffit,fascia,frieze,columnwraps,StealthTrimprofiles,beadedproductsandmoulding profiles.VERSATEX1 /2X6regularandStealthBeadboard haspassedthestringentUL580WindTestforcoastalceiling applications.

What preparation steps should be followed before painting VERSATEX trim?Followthepaintmanufacturer’spreparationsteps.Toensuregoodadhesion,thesurfaceoftheproductshouldbeclean,dryandfreeofdirt,mildew,chalk,greaseandanyothersurfacecontaminantsbeforeapplyingpaint.KeepinmindthatcellularPVCmayhaveastaticchargeonthesurfaceoftheproductwhichtendstoattractdust.Cleaningcanbeaccomplishedusingamixtureofamild detergent(Spic’nSpan®)andwater.Othercleaningagents includemildhouseholdcleaners,ordegreasersformorestubborn stains.Priortocleaning,itisagoodpracticetofillallnailholesandremoveanymarksorblemishesthatappearduringthe installationprocess.Sandingthesurfaceisanacceptablemethodofremovingblemishesifpainting.However,sandingtheoriginalexteriorsurfacewillexposethemicrocellstructure.

Do I need to scuff the product before I paint?

No.TheglossonVERSATEXislowenoughthatnomechanicalformofsurfacepreparationisrequiredtoassuregoodpaint adhesion.Wipingtheboardswithdenaturedalcohol,however,willimprovepaintadhesion.

Can I paint over a dark color with a heat reflective coating?

No.Thedarkcolormustbestrippedoffbeforeapplyingaheatreflectivepaint.

How do I fasten or join VERSATEX PVC trim?

Aswithwood,VERSATEXcanbefastenedorjoinedtoitselfor othersubstratesusingnails,screws,PVCglues,qualitypolyure-thaneadhesives,2-componentadhesives(MMAs),andcyanoac-rylatesorsuperglues.Ashiplapjointworksbest.Buttjointsarenotrecommended.Formoreinformationonfastening,joiningorgluingVERSATEX,pleaserefertoSectionCoftheTechnicalHelppageonversatex.com.

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What is the best fastening system for VERSATEX PVC trim that also hides the fastener heads?ThebestsystemsforsecuringVERSATEXtrimaretheCortexConcealedFasteningSystemorStarbornProPlugSystem.Bothcombinetheadvantagesofusingascrew(strongconnection)withtheVERSATEXtaperedplugthatfitsintotheholecreatedbythescrew,eliminatingtheneedforfillersorsealantstofillthenailholes.PlugsareavailableinSmoothandTimberRidge.

What if I want to use a nail rather than a screw? Whataremyoptionsforfillingthenailholes?DAPPlatinumPatchAdvancedExteriorFillerhighperformancepasteoranotherhigh-performance,weatherablevinylspacklingpaste.

Do you recommend nails or screws for fastening VERSATEX trim?

Werecommendsainlesssteelscrewsovernails.Screwshelptolimitthermalmovementofthetrim.However,ifyoudousenails,usea7dor8d,12/13gauge,316stainlesssteelnailwithannularthreadsoracombinationofannularthreadsandringshank.SimpsonStrong-TiemakesaPVCTrim-BoardNail.

Does VERSATEX require pre-drilling before fastening?

Pre-drillingtypicallyisnotrequiredunlesslargediameterfasten-ersareused(notrecommended)ortheproductisinstalledorhasbeenoutsidewhentemperaturesarebelow40°F.

Do you recommend gluing a PVC trim fascia board to the wooden subfascia?

Wedo.Itisjustonemorestepincontrollingthermalmovement intheVERSATEXtrim.ProductsforgluingVERSATEXtowood includeLiquidNailsHeavyDutyConstructionAdhesive,LiquidNailsSub-FloorAdhesive,andevenNPCSolarSeal#900.

Do you recommend all joints be glued or should we leaveacaulkedjoint(s)toallowforproductmovement?Werecommendthehighlyvisiblejointsbegluedandotherlessvisiblejointsactasexpansionjoints.Acommonmethodusedbycontractorsisshiplappingtheedgesoftheboardsonlongruns.Thisallowsforproductmovementwhileneverexposingthesub-strateorhousewrap.Italsoincreasesthesurfaceareaofthejointshouldyoudecidetoglueit.

What is the best glue for joining two pieces of VERSATEX trim? What is the best glue for bonding PVC trim to wood? To metal?WerecommendaPVCpipegluewithsolventforbondingtheendsofVERSATEXboardstothemselves(Weld-On705orChristy’sRedHotWhiteVinylAdhesive)orbetteryetExtremeAdhesivesPVCTrimWelderwheneveryouarebondingboards,ashiplapormitercut(windowsurround)orevensheetsofVERSATEX.Forbondingtowood,werecommendLiquidNailsSub-FloorAdhesiveorHeavyDutyConstructionAdhesive.ForVERSATEXtometal,wesuggestExtremeAdhesivesPVCTrimWelder.TherearethreetypesofExtremeAdhesivesPVCTrimWelder:SlowCureandFastCure,bothusedforfieldjointsandsmallglueups,andLaminatingGrade,usedforsheetglue-ups.SlowCureshouldnotbeusedattemperaturesbelow40°F.

How should VERSATEX trim be secured to masonry?

Werecommendthemasonrybetroweledwithasealantoradhesivefirsttoprovidealevel/plumbsurfacetoaccepttheboard/sheetandthetrimsecuredwithBuildexTapconmasonryfasteners.AnotheroptionistheAerosmithfasteningsystem.Youcanlearnmoreaboutthesystematwww.aerosmithfastening.com.

Can I use just glue or do I have to use glue in combination with fasteners?Youmustuseacombinationofglueandmechanicalfasteners. Theglueisnotenoughtoensurealongtermbond.

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How long does it take the paint to cure on PVC trim?

Thatdependsontheweatherconditions.Warm/dryweatherwillallowthepainttocurefasterthancool/humidweather.Itcantakeupto30daysforpainttofullycureonPVCtrim,becausePVCtrimisimpervioustomoisture.Forthepainttocure,themoisturemustevaporatethroughthesurfaceofthecoatingthathasskimmedoverfromdrying.

Does VERSATEX burn?

CellularPVCwillnotsupportcombustionandwillonlyburnwhenindirectcontactwithaflamesource.Italsocarriesaflamespreadratingoflessthan25,givingitaClass“A”fireratingwhenusedinanexteriorapplication.

VERSATEXtrimismoreexpensivethanfinger-jointedpine and composite wood trims. Is it worth the price?VERSATEXoffersalimitedlifetimetransferrablewarranty(pleaserefertoversatex.com/warrantyforfullwarrantyinformation).Unlikewoodorwoodcompositeswhichhavenowarrantyandrequireperiodicpaintingandsealingtoprotectthemfromtheelements,VERSATEXTrimboardsdonotrequireanyspecialinstallationdetailsorprotectionfromtheweatherandwilllastalifetime.IndependentthirdpartystudieshaveshownthelifecyclecostofVERSATEXtobelessthanwood,woodcompositeandothercompositetrims.

What is the compressive strength of VERSATEX trim?

WhentestedinaccordancewithASTMD695,VERSATEXtrim(1/4"to3/4")achievedultimatecompressivestrengthvalues between2000psito6000psi,dependingontheproductthick-ness.ThethinnertheVERSATEXsheet/board,thehigherthecompressivestrength.

Can I rip a 3/8" or 1/2" VERSATEX sheet into boards and use them as a fascia provided I have a solid wood subfascia? What is the recommended method of attaching this thin board to the subfascia?

Althoughnotrecommended,somecontractorshaveripped1 / 2" and 3 / 8"sheetforuseasafasciatrim.However,inallcasestherehasbeenastructuralsubfasciatowhichthe1 / 2" or 3 / 8" fascia boardhasbeen"fullyglued"and"fastened"(screwedornailed).Thesethicknessesshouldneverbeusedastrimunlesstheyaregluedandmechanicallyfastenedtoasolidsubstrate.

When using VERSATEX trim as a column wrap over a treated 4 x 4 or 6 x 6, can I fasten the column wrap directly to the treated member?

YoushouldnotattachtheVERSATEXcolumnwrapdirectlytothetreatedcolumnpost.Thesepostsaretypicallywetfrompressuretreatingandwhentheydry,theyhaveatendencytotwist.Thistwistingactioncancausethemiterorbuttjointsonthecolumnwraptoopenifthecolumnwrapisplacedtightagainstthepost.Instead,installfurringstripsorblockingaroundtheload-bearingpost,makingsuretheoutsidedimensionofthefurringstripsorblockingisnolargerthantheinsidedimensionofthecolumnwrap.Somecontractorsusealowdensitysprayfoaminsulationtofillthegapbetweentheposts&wrap.Whentheposttwiststhefoaminsulationiscrushedtocompensateforthetwistingaction.

CanIusetheVERSATEXStealthTrimSystemwithfiber cement sidings, vinyl sidings, or any composite wood or vinyl sidings without voiding their warranty?

Yes.Stealthisanacceptedtrimsystemwiththesesidingprod-ucts.StealthTrimnotonlyimprovestheoverallaestheticvalueof thefinishedproduct,butalsohelpsyoumeetcertaininstallationcriteria,suchaskeepingthesiding6"abovegrade(Stealth Skirtboard)ortwoinchesoffaroofline.

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Usestainlesssteelannularshanknailsorscrewsdesignedforwoodtrimandlongenoughtopenetratethesolidsubstrateaminimum of 1 1 / 4".Screwsarebetterforcontrollingthethermalmovementofthetrim.AllowVERSATEXtoacclimatetooutsidetemperaturesbeforeinstalling.BondVERSATEXjointstopreventseparation.Besuretoallowadequateexpansionandcontractionspaceattheendoflongruns.Decreasetheoncenterspacingbe-tweenfastenersto12"orlessandbondboardstosubstratewhenpractical.Shiplapjointsaresuperiortoscarfcutjoints,especiallyonlongruns.

What are your recommendations for dealing with expansion and contraction?

What type of fasteners are recommended to secure VERSATEX to the building?Use8dstainlesssteelfastenersdesignedforwoodtrimandsiding.Fastenerswiththinshanks,bluntpoints,andfullroundheadsarepreferred;annularthreadedorspiraltypenailsarealsorecom-mended.Ifscrewsarepreferred,usea#7or#8stainlesssteeltrimscrewwithapaintedwhitehead.Wedonotrecommendgalvanizedfasteners,sincetheytendtolosetheircoatingsandrust.

Any suggestions on what to do to exposed edges or exposed cells once VERSATEX has been cut, routed or milled?ThereareacoupleofmethodsusedbycontractorsandOEMsto sealtheexposedcellsonVERSATEXTrim.Onetechniqueistowipetheexposedareawithasolvent.Solventstendtosoftenormeltthecells,sealingthemfromdustanddirt.Anothertechniqueistosandtheexposedcellswithaveryfine320gritsandpaperandtheneitherwipethemwithsolventorpaintthearea.Thefinesandingreducesthecellsize,allowingbetterpaintcoverage.Insomecases,sandingwith320gritpaperandthenwipingdowntheareawithsolventeliminatestheshorttermneedforpainting.

What type of nails are recommended?

SimpsonStrong-Tie316SSPVCTrim-BoardNailsorcombinationofannularscrewthreadswithringshanksnearthetop.

Do these nails come collated so I can gun nail them?

Maybe.ContactVERSATEXorSimpsonStrong-Tieformorein-formationonguntypesforusewithPVCTrim-BoardNails.Asforscrews,youhavechoices:#8gaugeTrimTop305SSwithsharptype17piercingpointbyFastenMaster;305SSHeadcote#7or#8trimscrewswithaugerpoints;orSimpsonStrong-Tiefinishing(trim)screw.

What is the best way to hide the nail/screw head?TheabsolutebestwaytohidethefastenerheadistousetheCortexConcealedFasteningSystembyFastenMasterortheProPlugSystembyStarborn.BothsystemsutilizeacountersunktrimscrewandaplugmadefromVERSATEX.IfyouarepaintingtheVERSATEXtrim,PlatinumPatchAdvancedExteriorFillerbyDAPisanexcellenthighperformancespacklingpastethatisalsoaverygoodnailholefiller.Ifyoudon’tintendtopaintthetrim,useoneofthescrewandplugsystemsmentionedabove.

What is the recommended fastening spacing for a VERSATEX board used in a long fascia, rake or frieze application?16"oncenterspacing(max),although12"oncenterispreferredwith2fastenersonnominal4and6wideboards,3fastenersonnominal8and10wideboards,4fastenersonanominal12wideboardand5fastenersonanominal16wideboard.

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What is the recommended fastening spacing forasoffitapplication?12"oncenterspacing(max)alongtheperimeteredgesoftheboard,16"oncenteracrossthewidthatraftertails.

What are the recommended installation temperatures?

TrytoinstallVERSATEXtrimboardsbetween50°Fand80°F.The idealtemperatureforinstallinglongrunsofVERSATEXis55°Fto 60°F.Thisisroughlythemidpointbetweenthehighandlow temperaturestheboardswillbeexposedto.Keepinmindthe boardmaybecolderthantheairtemperature,especiallyduringthewintermonths,soifpossible,trytowarmuptheboards beforeinstallingthem.

Can VERSATEX trim be used in interior applications?

VERSATEXtrimproductscanandhasbeenusedonavarietyof interiorapplications.However,checkwithyourlocalbuildingcode officialbeforeinstallingVERSATEXinanyinteriorapplication.

What are the recommended adhesives/sealants I should use with VERSATEX?Therearemanyadhesivestochoosefrom,anditdependsonthe applicationandthesubstratesyouaretryingtobondtogether. ForbondingVERSATEXtoitself,useaPVCcementwithsolvent oratwo-componentadhesive.Weld-On705orChristy’sRedHotWhiteVinylAdhesiveareacceptablePVCadhesives.Ifatwo-componentadhesiveisspecified,useExtremeAdhesivesPVCTrimWelder.Itprovidesanearstructuralbondtomostsubstratesthatisstrongerthantheproductitself.Asforsealants,youhaveTitebondPVCTrimorNPCSolarSeal#900Sealant/AdhesiveinTrimboardwhite#111.TheybondandsealtoVERSATEXaswellasmanyothersubstrates.OtherrecommendedsealantsincludeQuadbyOSI,andGeocel2300,andjustaboutanypolyurethanesealant.DonotusesiliconesealantssincetheyarenotcompatiblewithcellularPVCtrim.

Can VERSATEX cellular PVC trim be heat bent?

Yes,VERSATEXcanbeheatbentusingcirculatingovens,stripheaters,radiantheatersandwallpapersteamers.Heatbend-ingisasmuchanartasascienceandwillrequireexperimenta-tiontodeterminetheoptimumsettemperatureanddwelltimetoproducethebestcurvedtrimboard.Heat bending embossed trim will cause the wood grain to disappear. Always wear protective gloves. Hot PVC can produce severe burns.

What other methods can be used to produce a radius trimboard?

Sheetgoodscanbeanalternativeandattimesacosteffectivemethodforcreatingshapes.

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VERSATEXTrimandVERSATEXMouldingsshouldbeinstalledusingthesamegoodbuildingprinciplesusedtoinstallwoodtrimandmouldingsandinaccordancewiththelocalbuildingcodesandtheinstallationguidelinesincludedinthishandbook.VERSATEXBuildingProducts,LLCacceptsnoliabilityorrespon-sibilityfortheimproperinstallationofthisproduct. VERSATEXTrimandVERSATEXMouldingsmaynotbesuitableforeveryapplicationanditisthesoleresponsibilityofthein-stallertobesurethatVERSATEXTrimandMouldingsarefitfortheintendeduse.Sinceallinstallationsareunique,itisalsotheinstaller'sresponsibilitytodeterminespecificrequirementsinregardstoeachtripandmouldingapplication. VERSATEXBuildingProductsrecommendsthatallapplicationsbereviewedbyalicensedarchitect,engineerorlocalbuildingofficialbeforeinstallation.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorneedfurtherassistance,pleasecallVERSATEXCustomerServiceat724 . 857 . 1111 or visit our website at www .versatex .com

OTHER CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS(AvailableOnline)

CCRR-Report #0149 and UL580 Wind Test (thirdpartyverificationforNationalCodeListing)

ArchitecturalSpecificationsforSection066000

Complete Digital Architect Binder versatex .com/architect-binder

Various Technical Bulletins Thermoforming Paints,Sealants,Adhesives Fastening,Cutting,MouldingandMillwork PhysicalProperties

VERSATEX Green Attributesversatex.com/green

Manyoftheseandotherdocumentscanbeobtainedbycallingusat724.857.1111orbyaccessingthemthroughversatex.com.

If you have any suggested details you would like to see us add to the Contractor Handbook, please email us your ideas to sales@versatex.com.

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